The Influence of Resin Infiltration on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sylwia Kiryk, Jan Kiryk, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…An electronic search was conducted in October 2024 using PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), and Scopus databases, employing the keywords (resin infiltration AND bracket); (ICON AND bracket). …”
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Risk of sound-induced hearing loss from exposure to video gaming or esports: a systematic scoping review by Shelly Chadha, Carolina Der, Xinxing Fu, Lauren K Dillard, Peter Mulas

“…Background There is little information on whether video gaming might be a modifiable risk factor for hearing loss and/or tinnitus, despite the plausibility of these relationships given that video games are often played at high-intensity sound levels and for long periods of time.Objective To synthesise current evidence related to relationships between gaming and the potential risk of hearing loss and/or tinnitus.Design Systematic scoping reviewData sources We searched three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE) in January 2023 for peer-reviewed articles, and searched grey literature sources, from inception to 2023.Eligibility criteria Observational, mixed-methods, trials, or case studies published in (or that could be translated into) English, Spanish or Chinese were eligible for inclusion. …”
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Chitosan’s Ability to Remove the Smear Layer—A Systematic Review of Ex Vivo Studies by Ana Ferreira-Reguera, Inês Ferreira, Irene Pina-Vaz, Benjamín Martín-Biedma, José Martín-Cruces

“…A literature search was undertaken without limits on time or language, until February 2024, in PubMed—MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and in the electronic archives of four endodontic journals. …”
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Advancing Slope Stability and Hydrological Solutions Through Biocementation: A Bibliometric Review by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Tariq Ouahbi, Fock-Kui Kan, Qurratu Aini Sirat, Hafsat Omolara Raheem, Adharsh Rajasekar

“…This study addresses this gap through a bibliometric analysis of 685 articles (2013–2023) from the Scopus database, employing VOSviewer and RStudio to explore global research trends, key contributors, and emerging themes. …”
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Effects of high-intensity training on jumping performance among athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Xinzhi Wang, Kim Geok Soh, Shamsulariffin Samsudin, Long Li, Chunqing Liu, Min Sun, Shuzhen Ma

“…As of May 2024, we conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and EBSCOhost databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The economic evaluation of Cystic echinococcosis control strategies focused on zoonotic hosts: A scoping review. by Jo Widdicombe, María-Gloria Basáñez, Mahbod Entezami, Daniel Jackson, Edmundo Larrieu, Joaquín M Prada

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Database searches of Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CABI Direct and JSTOR were conducted and comprehensively reviewed in March 2022, using predefined search criteria with no date, field or language restrictions. …”
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Evidence base of economic evaluations of workplace-based interventions reducing occupational sitting time: an integrative review by Raija Korpelainen, Paulus Torkki, Sanaz Akhavan Rad, Frank Kiwanuka

“…Objective To review the evidence on the economic evaluations of workplace-based interventions that are designed to reduce prolonged periods of occupational sitting.Design An integrative review.Data sources The search was conducted in 11 databases, including PubMed, Scopus, PsychINFO, NHS-EED, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ProQuest, Cochrane library, Sportdiscus, Research Paper in Economics (RePeC), the International Health Economic Association (IHEA) and EconLit. …”
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Examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions for marginalised and disadvantaged women and individuals who have experienced gender-based violence: protocol for a scopi... by Dillon Thomas Browne, Busra Yalcinoz-Ucan, Laura Zilney, Agnes Zientarska-Kayko, Timothy Ireland

“…This review will (i) document what psychological interventions have been available and empirically established for marginalised and disadvantaged women and individuals with experiences of GBV, (ii) provide a narrative examination of the treatment outcomes of identified interventions regarding their effectiveness and (iii) examine the degree to which GBV interventions in selected sources are designed and applied with a recognition of the social determinants of mental health.Methods and analysis The search for the proposed scoping review will include five electronic databases: PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid Medline, and CINAHL. …”
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Diagnosing skin neglected tropical diseases with the aid of digital health tools: A scoping review. by Ewelina Julia Barnowska, Anil Fastenau, Srilekha Penna, Ann-Kristin Bonkass, Sophie Stuetzle, Ricky Janssen

“…This scoping review included a comprehensive literature search on PubMed, EMBASE and SCOPUS, following the PRISMA guidelines. Eleven studies were included in the review and were analysed using a descriptive thematic approach. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Leading Countries in Conducting Artificial Intelligence Research by Ahmed H. Al-Marzouqi, Alya A. Arabi

“…Using the world’s largest bibliometric database (SciVal/Scopus), we analyzed the research output of the top 15 countries in AI research productivity between the years 1998 and 2022. …”
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Where are the data linking infant outcomes, breastfeeding and medicine exposure? A systematic scoping review. by Sue Jordan, Sophia Komninou, Sandra Lopez Leon

“…<h4>Method</h4>We searched 12 electronic databases, including PubMed/ Medline and Scopus, using a combination of controlled vocabulary (MeSH terms) and free text terms. …”
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Women’s empowerment as a determinant of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review focused on Nigeria by Joel-Medewase Victor Idowu, Wada Zechariah Ojima, Sayomi Bukola Adetutu, Adetoye Mayowa Mary, Ashaolu Joseph Oluwakayode, Olowolafe Tubosun Alex

“…Information about trends, risk factors, and prevalent lapses was obtained from literature from renowned databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, and grey literature consisting of reports from relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations. …”
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The Intersection of Quranic Studies and Modern Technology: A Bibliometric Analysis of Academic Publications from 2000 to 2024 by Andri Nirwana AN, Mahmudulhassan Mahmudulhassan, Mohamad Ali, Muthoifin Muthoifin, Waston Waston, Abdul Rahman Bin S. Senathirajah

“…A thorough bibliometric analysis was used in the study, utilizing information from 1,225 publications from 668 sources that were indexed in Scopus. The information was gathered using keywords like “Quran,” “technology,” “computer,” “internet,” “digital,” and “science.” …”
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Evidence assessing the diagnostic performance of medical smartphone apps: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis by Livia Faes, Lucas M Bachmann, Martin K Schmid, Michael A Thiel, Rahel Buechi, Nicolas S Bodmer, Oliver Job, Kenny R Lienhard

“…We comprehensively assessed papers investigating the diagnostic value of available diagnostic health applications using inbuilt smartphone sensors.Methods Systematic Review—MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science inclusive Medical Informatics and Business Source Premier (by citation of reference) were searched from inception until 15 December 2016. …”
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The role of footwear in improving running economy: a systematic review with meta-analysis of controlled trials by Liya Xu, Yifan Wang, Xu Wen

“…A comprehensive search of Web of Science, PubMed, SPORTDiscous, SCOPUS, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases from inception to April 2024 was performed. …”
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A literature review on transformative impacts of blockchain technology on manufacturing management and industrial engineering practices by Dharmendra Hariyani, Poonam Hariyani, Sanjeev Mishra, Milind Kumar Sharma

“…Through an extensive review of 480 peer-reviewed papers retrieved from the Scopus database, using the keyword search “blockchain” and “management” or (“manufacturing” or “industrial engineering” or “service” or “supply chain” or “organization”) within the title, abstract, and keywords, this study highlights BCT’s ability to revolutionize supply chain management by providing real-time traceability, automating processes through smart contracts, and ensuring sustainability and compliance. …”
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Perspectivas motivacionales en las etapas formativas del fútbol base: una revisión de alcance (Motivational perspectives in the formative stages of grassroots soccer: a scoping rev... by Alberto Sarmiento Espiau, Víctor Murillo Lorente, Luis Pueyo Romeo, Javier Álvarez Medina

“…Se buscan publicaciones entre enero de 2014 y enero de 2024 en PubMed, Web of Science y Scopus, utilizando términos como fútbol base, clima motivacional, entrenadores, familias y jugadores. …”
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Codesign approaches involving older adults in the development of electronic healthcare tools: a systematic review by Karthik Adapa, Lukasz Mazur, Amy C Cole, Amro Khasawneh, Daniel R Richardson

“…The secondary aim was to identify how the codesign approaches used mutual learning techniques to benefit older adult participants.Design Systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews 2020 checklist.Data sources PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases were searched for studies from January 2010 to March 2021.Eligibility criteria Inclusion criteria were studies employing codesign approaches to develop an EHTs, and the study population was aged 60 years and older.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted for analysis and risk of bias. …”
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Protocol for a scoping review of the use of information and communication technology platforms for the delivery and utilisation of transgender healthcare by Muhammad Naveed Noor, Isaac Yeboah Addo, Jialiang Cui, Sujith Kumar Prankumar, Horas TH Wong, Christopher Tumwine

“…The search will be conducted using three online databases, namely PubMed, CINAHL and Scopus, with additional literature explored using Google Scholar to identify grey literature. …”
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Mothers’ Care-Seeking Behavior for Common Childhood Illnesses and Its Predictors in Ethiopia: Meta-Analysis by Tiwabwork Tekalign, Mistire Teshome Guta, Nefsu Awoke, Abiyot Wolie Asres, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Systematic search of studies was done on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, institutional repositories, Academic Search Premier, and manually from reference lists of identified studies in the English language up to August 2021. …”
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